Illusory promises provide mutuality of benefit required in establishing consideration,but only if they involve promissory estoppel.

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Illusory promises do not provide the mutuality of obligation required for consideration because they do not actually commit the promisor to any course of action. Promissory estoppel is a separate doctrine that can enforce certain promises in the absence of consideration, based on reliance.

Illusory Promises Provide Mutuality of Benefit Required in Establishing Consideration,but